Dr. Don Ott returned Nov. 6 after two weeks in the Philippines and Australia. This was his 20th short-term mission. He conducted a “Marriage Maximized!” seminar for pastors and wives in Ubay, Bohol, hosted by Ichthus Christian Academy, and preached Oct. 30 for Ubay Church of Christ. He traveled by ferry to Cebu then flew to Bacolod, Negros, where he conducted a second “Marriage Maximized!” seminar for pastors and wives and a leadership seminar for the pastors hosted by Oklahoma missionaries, Paul and Mary Wilson, who direct Vision for Missions. Both marriage seminars included the popular film Fireproof.

On Nov. 1, he flew from the Philippines to Sydney, Australia. He presented an overview of his ministry and the marriage seminar material to a home group on Nov. 6. The trip was more than 21,000 miles long and required 12 takeoffs and landings on 10 aircraft operated by five airlines. He is scheduled to teach “Principles of Christian Counseling” for the Cuba Bible Institute in April 2012. Dr. Ott directs Christian Psychological Resources (www.drdonott.com) in Russellville and is part-time evangelist for River Valley Christian Church in London. An illustrated report will be presented to the church and interested guests at 10 a.m. Sunday at 3507 State Highway 333 in London.